Found 2 items, similar to monosodium glutamate.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: monosodium glutamate monosodium glutamate n : white crystalline compound used as a food additive to enhance flavor; often used in Chinese cooking [syn: MSG]
English → English (gcide) Definition: monosodium glutamate monosodium glutamate \monosodium glutamate\ n. The monosodium salt of the natural amino acid L-glutamine (C5H8NNaO4), used as a food additive to enhance flavor; abbreviated MSG. It is usually marketed as the monhydrate (C5H8NNaO4.H2O). It is commmonly used in Chinese-American restaurants, and has been identified as a main cause of Chinese restaurant syndrome. [WordNet 1.5]